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Today's plan for our ICT block was to introduce the class to Google Docs, while I would spend some time with a select group of motivated and responsible students scaffolding them towards being authors on the class blog. The best laid plans...
I had got the class logged into Google and they were happy exploring its collaborative nature. Some were enjoying writing stories together, whilst others were appreciating the chance to do free writing and investigate the platform. Class experts were dealing with the simple problems giving me more time for the blogging group, I thought I was doing a good job. Engaged, motivated and "free" choice, all ticked.
The blogging group got into the dashboard of blogger and we discussed creating a new post, they wrote a title, argued, recrafted, refined, started over and procrastinated their way to an agreement on a title. I'd lost them already, they switching off completely when I said that we should concentrate on a text only post and worry about images, video [and all the exciting stuff] later.
About this time, my principal entered to suggest that I invite the student teacher into my room to have a look at ICT. "Sure, that's a great idea! Tell her to come on over and spend the afternoon". Earlier in the day we'd had our first look at one of our quad-blogging buddies and on their front page they have a Voki welcoming readers. So right about now, I've got all the ingredients I planned on plus a few more, but what will be the outcome?
Cue, student teacher. We had a discussion about twitter [she's a non-user!], blogging and google docs. I asked the class to tell her why we use Twitter. Fantastic responses were elicited with no prompting, I imagined my mentor teacher, team leader, parents and ERO all handing out plaudits for the wonderful job I was doing.
Possibly sensing my moment of glory, the blogging team asked if they could create a Voki, so I let them. They instantly re-engaged, had created their avatar in next to no time and had a ball doing it. The teaching moment was assisting them to use HTML code to embed it on the blog Class Blog and Avatar. So what if its not exactly what I'd planned , but they had expressed their creativity, learned and had fun. They had also taught me some valuable lessons on ownership of the blog and expressing their voice. We've negotiated that their Voki can stay up for 24 hours so they can show their buddies and family, after which we'll create one for the whole class. (I'm now thinking that it might become a changing feature).
I'm not sure what the student teacher thought, but later she was asking about teacher-led blogs and student voice. I love creating the class blog, it's definitely a large workload for a BT but they love seeing their work on it, I'm looking forward to the chaos, innovation and voice that I'm going to see as this journey continues.
I currently am employed at Hobsonville Point Primary School where I team teach a learning common of Year 2-4 children. Previously, I spent 3 years teaching at Henderson North School with a class of Year 5-6 students.
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Ureteral Stents Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2016 - 2026
A ureteral stent is a peculiarly designed thin hollow tube inserted into the ureter to avert or cure any kind of impediment in the urine flow from the kidney. Ureteral stent are used in urological surgeries to maintain the patency of the ureter to allow to allow proper urine drainage.
Ureteral stent can be deployed on the right place using variegated endourological techniques, and generally inserted with the assist of a cystoscope. There are many medical conditions which require the usage of ureteral stent, such as in case of patients with kidney stones and associated surgeries the stents allows passage of residual fragments without blocking the ureter.
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Stents are also being used in case of a scratched ureter which might be an effect of ureteroscopy. In fact any form of surgery on the ureter generally requires a stent to allow proper healing of the ureter.
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The market for ureteral stents is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of medical conditions requiring ureteral stents. The globe is seeing an increasing number of cases of kidney stones, owing to various factors like rising quantity of calcium in our diet, usage of dietary animal protein, alcohol, vitamin supplements and also space travel.
Among various methods to cure kidney stones, Ureteroscopy and Ureterorenoscopy always require the need for ureteral stent, henceforth driving the global market. On the same lines the rising number of kidney transplants also fuels the global demand for ureteral stents, as every kidney transplant requires ureteral stent to be placed in patient's body for few days till newly placed kidney adapts to patient's body.
However, some complications related to dislocation, infection and blockage might arise because of the usage of a urinary stent. The patient might also feel an increased urgency/frequency of urination, kidney pain and blood in urine.
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The State, we could say, that the person in charge to satisfy the demands of the population is the instance of the political system in an organized society. Also it regulates and it controls the norms, besides to promote the values of the citizens. It protects the institutions and it updates them. But, also it protects and he is responsible to offer well-being to the citizenship trying to improve its quality of life. The powers of the State in the Dominican Republic are basically three: To be able Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial one, that handles fundamental aspects of the Security in the routes. The three in essence have to do with the development of viable, sustainable and reasonable policies public on Road Security, obtained by means of a effort combined and coordinated a laid the foundations in good and effective system of management.
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Aziz Ansari is teaming with Netflix on his latest stand-up special.
The Parks and Recreation star's third comedy solo comedy performance, titled Buried Alive, will be available exclusively on the streaming service beginning Nov. 1, The New York Times reports.
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Ansari's first special made its debut on Comedy Central in 2010; the second bowed online via a $5 download in 2012.
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• CSI has cooked up a juicy guest spot for celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, TVLine has learned exclusively. He'll play himself in a Season 14 installment that centers on a food-competition series gone wrong.
• Jeffrey Vincent Parise (Cupid) has joined General Hospital as a man from Sabrina's past who pops up in Port Charles, Access Hollywood reports. And because this is GH, he also has ties to the city's seedy underbelly.
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The origin tale for Mulan ends on a very happy and noble note for the female hero in China. However a very notable later version had her returning home to a father who had long since died. She also is summoned to be a lover of the Khan. Instead she commits suicide.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Fact of the Day: Mulan Sadness
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Old stories often go through different variations!ReplyDelete
Had to make it dark and dreary instead of cheery it seemsReplyDelete
My kids just recently saw the Disney movie! It's one of my faves. That's sad if the latter story is true though:(ReplyDelete
I've heard this version before and it was so sad. :( Mulan is my favorite Disney princess actually.ReplyDelete
Oh wow this is interesting and sad but more realisticReplyDelete
a sad storyReplyDelete
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Random Acts of Kindness is a monthly feature hosted by Book Soulmates. For more information, please go here.
I unfortunately wasn't able to send anything this month, but I have some books waiting to be sent, I just need to get the funds in order. I currently do not have a job or a source of income besides babysitting and I'm already in debt to my boyfriend for various necessities. I really hope to send books in the near future!
I received quite a few books this month, which definitely surprised me!
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
I received this from Emma at The Girl with a Book. After hearing all the wonderful things about this one, I was dying to get my hands on it! I'm currently reading this right now and am so far loving all its quirkiness! Thank you, Emma!
The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
I absolutely fell in love with The Forest of Hands and Teeth and already had The Dark and Hollow Places, so I couldn't wait to read this one! This one came from Jen at At Random. Thank you, Jen!
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
I've been wanting to read this one since I saw the movie! I mentioned that I was going to look for this at my local used bookstore and Joli at Actin' Up With Books emailed and said she had both this and The Notebook. Thank you, Joli!
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
I also mentioned in the same post that I wanted to look for more Nicholas Sparks books, because I found Dear John at the local Goodwill. Thank you for this one, too, Joli!
That's what I got for RAK this month and I'm absolutely ecstatic! I can't wait to be able to send books for this wonderful feature!


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- Fat 26g
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Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Eggs
An open-faced version of an egg sandwich that works as an elegant breakfast or a light dinner, served with a green salad and a glass of white wine.
How to Make It
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until tender when pierced, about 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate. Add remaining oil and rosemary to pan. Cook rosemary until oil is hot, about 2 minutes, then discard the herb.
Put bread slices in pan and toast in oil, turning once, about 1 minute. Sprinkle about 2 tbsp. parmesan onto each piece of bread and cook until cheese starts to melt and bread starts to brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer bread to plates.
Reduce heat to medium and in the same pan, gently fry both eggs to your liking. Top each piece of bread with 2 prosciutto slices and half the asparagus. Set an egg on top of each and sprinkle servings with salt and pepper.


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Demand for counselors at University of Oregon higher than ever
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon says it's experienced the highest volume ever of students asking to meet with counselors.
Maddie Johnston, a full-time student at the university, said she tried to make an appointment with the counseling center, but none were available.
"I was hoping to find somebody on campus that I could talk to. But, yeah, school is pretty stressful," Johnston said.
Johnston said she has anxiety and had to find other outlets to channel her stress and anxiety.
The UO hired five extra counselors this year to try and meet the needs of the students.
Some students were waiting for services for a few days or even a week.
Now, the university proposed a $7 increase to Student Health fees to create additional resources for students in the counseling center.
"I would love it if a student didn't even have to wait a day," said Roger Thompson with the University Student Services in response to wait times students were experiencing to speak with a counselor.
The university will vote on the increased fee proposal in March.


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This apprenticeship will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning within a school setting for 5 to 19 years old. The knowledge and skills you will develop include many elements that a Teaching Assistant must know and understand. These include: Children and young people's development, Safeguarding and welfare, Communication and professional relationships, Equality, diversity and inclusion, Improving own and team practice, Maintain and support relationships with children and young people, Supporting health and safety, Supporting positive behaviour, Supporting learning activities, Schools as organisations. This course will involve 20% of your time to be dedicated to off the job training.
Initial assessment and diagnostic testing on maths and English will take place prior to commencement of apprenticeship. Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or prior experience will be determined on interview.
You may progress onto the Bury College University Centre Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistants or a higher qualification.
12-18 months.
Functional Skills are a vital part of your apprenticeship. They provide the essential knowledge, skills and understanding needed to operate confidently, effectively and independently. Functional skills are available at Level 1 and Level 2 and the level you will work towards will depend on the previous qualifications you have achieved, the results of an assessment prior to your apprenticeship and the requirements of the apprenticeship you are completing. If you have not already achieved Level 2 English and maths you must study for and take the tests for Level 2 English and maths and achieve Level 1 English and maths for Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Your assessor will visit you on a regular basis and support you with developing your electronic portfolio which is used as evidence for your end point assessment. At these meetings observations, question and answer sessions and reviews will take place.
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T.I.M.E.C. - Electronic Bossa & Psychedelic Soul Samba
01 June 2005, 07:37 356
"I see T.I.M.E.C. and their really incredible melting-pot of latinized electronics as the cheesy Ninja Tune of Brazil" (J. Smithson, Professor of Brazilian & Afro-Cuban musicology, Yale University). Everything begun with our national Captain Détendu travelling to Brazil in spring 2002. There he met with the biggest jam pop band from San Pedro, Los Lobes, true international stars who came and join the team of T.I.M.E.C., the collective from Paris. Together they create a new recipe, greedy and spicy, based on Brazilian, Afro-cuban rythms, roots sounds, but also sharp samples, harmful sequencers and utmost, a double-cheese extra... Back in Paris, Captain Détendu met with his T.I.M.E.C. bunch to introduce his musical brainwave and sharpen, in the La Pinède studio in Paris, the cream (*) of electro-latino (also called Brachi music) to bring you sun, bossa, and carnaval. Therefore, the artist of the T.I.M.E.C. collective, as real chamber capoeran, have discovered the ultimate formula: unrestrained music + out-of-step humour = maximum sunshine.
T.I.M.E.C. - Time(c) To Relax
01 May 2005, 09:42 473
Pollution, stress, anguish, life is harder and harder on your nerves... In order to cure these nervous problems, the Détendu Laboratories have selected for you the cream of electro down-tempo (also called Lounge music) to bring you calm, serenity and fullness. That's how the artists of the T.I.M.E.C. collective, as real lab assistants, have created in their studio the ultimate formula: peaceful music + out-of-step humour = absolute happiness. Here are the first signs that have been observed on a sample of the population after the very first listen of this album: Better relations with the surrounding environment, a spreading happiness and an irresistible desire to relax (TIME(C) TO RELAX would even stop the fall of the hairs!!!) So don't hesitate to get a prescription for this album at your usual CDs store to finally live and enjoy without stress and in perfect harmony with your inner-self.
T.I.M.E.C. - Noëlectro
25 December 2004, 09:11 637
Gathered around the Christmas tree, the T.I.M.E.C. artists have worked on a very hot album! You'll find all your favourite characters: the donkey, the ox, the reindeers, the Turkey, and baby Jesus… let us sing together: "Joy to the world! The Compilation is come!" Or else, if you have some interests in a new and more refreshing, approach of the gospel's message expressed via electro-funk of the machines and samplers' era, or if you're simply interested in funk in all shapes, this album has especially been made for you. In order to fulfil this eternal need of spirituality that always strikes you at the end and at the beginning of the year, the Détendu Laboratories have selected for you the ice-cream of Christmas electro (without forgetting the traditional Christmas pudding with a cover of "Jingle Bells" revisited by Mister K. & The Fabulous…) to bring you happiness, Christmas spirit and snowballs. That's how the artists of the T.I.M.E.C. collective, as real Santas, have created in their studio the ultimate formula: revisited tradition + Christmas wishes with an out-of-step humor = satisfying holidays.
Captain Détendu - L'Ile De La Détentation
09 June 2004, 07:32 101
Who's more relaxed than CAPTAIN DETENDU? The king of lounge is aiming for chill, sex and lazy beats, and no-one can beat him at this game. Co-produced by Grant Phabao.
Popsanova - Nao Vem Que Nao Tem (Tu Veux Ou tu Veux Pas?) (The Joslyns & The Mighty Blunts Remixes)
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This brazilian cover of Wilson Simonal's "Nao Vem Que Nao Tem" (as featured in the movie "City Of God") sets the stage of a brand new style: tropical jerk, a tasty cocktail of shake beats and 21st century swing, updated with the oh! so wet voice of Desiree Lachose and mexican electronics from Don Diego De La Grana. They share the bill as Popsanova...


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"Ladies and Gents don't mess with fierce and f*%#@ed up"
My day started with waking up after rape dreams in a hot sweat. When I showed up to work, all the lights were off. It's very cold in Oregon this time of year so I shivered trying to fumble with my keys in the frozen lock. This probably gave the proper amount of time for someone sneaking around in the office to set up a scare post. As I came through, I thought it was weird the computer was on ( I usually have to turn it on). While I am beginning to type in my code for the day out screams the other dental assistant. My body became rigid, nauseous and like I would pass out. I fell backwards and horror movie screamed. She laughed. "Got you good that time!" When I pulled my ass back into my body I panted a wimpy, "I have PTSD! damn". "OH! So you don't like gettin scared then" as she laughed.
Therapy tonight. It's been on the horizon and has finally arrived. My ability to repress everything is going well. I absolutely can't begin to decide what to talk about tonight. There's too much. Then, I panicked. What if I can't get feedback on all my issues? Blog about it.
The last 10 days of work it turned out that I've only worked 4.25 of them. Yeah, I busted up my hand but I was trying to come back and was told not to. At work every little thing I do just seems wrong. I'm being called out every morning. I show up for chart huddle in the morning with a smile and a can do attitude only to be shattered by my boss's bright blue sticky note. The words on that note state: (patient's name) chart note COMPLETELY WRONG, (patient name) chart not MANY MISTAKES, or today's note that said several patient names with the words COME DISCUSS ALL WRONG. My self esteem is so high. It would be alright if the things they had told me to fix months ago would have been explained a little better. That's not the case though. In my feeble attempt at understanding the UN-understandable, I've apparently made myself and everyone else look like complete retards. Oh that was the exact wording. "You are making it seem like you are retarded". Did my boss call me stupid? Holy shit that can't be happening. I just stood there with turds in my pants thinking GOD HELP ME HAVE CONFIDENCE! My lip just quivered and I said okay a lot. Every mistake she corrected, "okay". It was like I wanted a mantra for myself in those moments to tell myself I was going to be okay!
- my chart notes are "retarded"
- Every time I'm in a procedure I'm corrected in front of a patient (which has not happened before)
- Rudely pulled to the side to be told about mistakes I should have known already even though I had never been told something.
- "You must have forgotten but bla bla bla is the new procedure make sure to correct accordingly". Yeah well you never told me that before now.
- "I can't use that right now, that is the wrong instrument for this particular thing, get me the right one, I thought you knew that before we can't use it for this". Um, NO! You have NEVER said that to me before now.
- Don't bother coming in today just stay in your jammies. Too bad I'm already on my way in!
- Turns out we don't need you to come in until the afternoon.
- I don't want you deciding to assist me on your own you need to ask me first at the end of each day. We need to keep more control over that sort of thing. Don't assist me we have it covered by the other person so just do whatever it is that needs to be done when you don't assist me.
- I'm patronized like I can't even begin to explain. I have to give scenarios like: "Listen to me read this and you tell me what sounds more stupid." Reads chart note in a proper tone. "okay"? Reads chart note in hillbilly tone. "Can you tell me which one is the right way to say this"? Giant grin, "Good job, now lets go to the next one"
Schedule for today was supposed to go like this:
Go to work
Have lunch
Get cavity filled in my tooth that hurts that I've been trying to have filled for over 6 months.
Go home
Get beautified and wrap up white elephant Christmas gifts
Pick up Husby
Go to therapy
Go to Christmas Party
How it's turning out today:
Get told to leave work early because they called another assistant in
Deposite the biggest check of the month $800 knowing I won't make much next time around
Angry blog and listen to gangsta ass music to get pumped up and reassured I'm way more bad ass than this shit going down lately.


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Louis van Gaal has lamented United's lack of creativity and believes had the Reds managed to buy that elusive commodity they could have been as good as Spurs.
The Old Trafford boss doesn't think there is much between his fifth placed side and Mauricio Pochettino's title chasing Tottenham.
Spurs are now generally regarded as the Premier League's big entertainers with playmaker Christian Eriksen, £5m bargain buy Dele Alli and Erik Lamela providing the imagination in the engine room and providing the bullets for Harry Kane to fire.
Van Gaal's side started the season at Old Trafford on the opening day by beating the Londoners but recently they collapsed late at White Hart Lane to go down 3-0.
"We have beaten Tottenham 1-0 (in August) and until the 70th minute (a week last Sunday) I think we were the better team. So I don't think there is a lot of distance between Tottenham and Manchester United but the distance is in points.
"They have won more, they are scoring more and that's because they have more creative players."
Spurs are contesting the league crown with Leicester and have 12 more points than United and have scored 24 more goals than United's disappointing return of 40 to date.
The creative element was a part of Van Gaal's summer 2015 rebuild plans he revealed on United's pre-season tour of America.
In San Jose Van Gaal admitted the Reds lacked vision and creativity and cited the extra ingredient the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar gave Barcelona, and City had with Sergio Aguero.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Oscar and Willian were also mentioned as Van Gaal made his point in the USA.
But two transfer windows failed to produce the missing link.
Could it have made a difference?
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have said that in America," said Louis.
Could you not get who you wanted?
"No, You have the player, you have the club and you have the club where he wants to go or not. That's not so easy that you are always agreed with each other, especially when they are big players," he added.
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Van Gaal is inspiring academy hopefuls says Lingard
"We can't get every player because it's dependable of the player and the club and how much Man Utd wants to pay."
Van Gaal was then asked, Has that handicapped your season?
"It's always the case. I have said in advance what we need and in my opinion I don't have a senior creative player but I have said that in advance and everybody knows that," he replied.


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Not only will you feel safe and secure, but these host families are great ambassadors for the Niagara region. They can expose you to the beauty that St.Catharines and its surrounding areas has. Some of the highlights throughout the year include:
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DeLand is one of the most charming historic towns on the St Johns River-to-Sea Loop. It has a delightful downtown area with many restaurants and pubs, lots of outside seating, plenty of mature trees, parks and historic homes, and diverse options for entertainment and accommodations. In addition, it is strategically located near the Loop between two of the most beautiful spring state parks in all of Florida: Blue Spring and De Leon Spring State Park. Soon it will be easy to take the SunRail from Orlando to DeBary and ride on a beautiful off-road rail to near DeLand. It's these features that attracted us to DeLand when we were searching all of Florida for an ideal retirement home, and it's these features that will bring cyclists from Orlando and all over central Florida, and will attract cycle-tourism from all over the world like a magnet, the same way Winter Garden has.
But there's one small flaw… there's not a direct, easy, safe way to cycle, walk or travel by wheelchair from DeLand to the Loop. It's only a little over 2 miles, but any route involves roads with traffic and narrow or no shoulder. The accepted route is west on Minnesota to Ridgewood, then back east to Fatio Road. None one of these roads are really pleasant and safe for families, casual cyclists, and those with disabilities - and some sections are dangerous.
Wouldn't it be lovely if there was a direct, off-road trail to access the St Johns River-to-Sea Loop and Deland Station from downtown Deland? Well, it turns out there is one possible way to make this happen – it's called the Deland Rail Road Spur. The Spur is a lightly-used, currently overgrown, unloved and uncared-for spur line that runs from close to downtown (Michigan and Delaware) to the Loop near Grand Avenue and then on to the Deland Station – a distance of about 3.25 miles. The current spur is owned by CSX and there are only two trains a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, that travel at less than 10 miles per hour. At the terminus on Michigan Avenue there is a "run-around track" where they switch direction by shifting the engine to the front of the cars. (see photos)
As the Rails to Trails Conservancy says in their publication "America's Rails-with-Trails Report"
"Placing trails alongside active railroad corridors is becoming a resourceful and more common method of securing land for safe, accessible and effective trail development."
The Alliance is currently planning a feasibility study to investigate the possibility of constructing a rail-with-trail path along the spur route. This trail would have a huge positive impact on the city of Deland, bringing cyclists for lunch and overnight stops and building Deland's reputation as a friendly trail-town. It will have a positive impact on the Loop, adding one more ideal destination to the roster of wonderful places to visit around the Loop. We are seeking support and grants to help with this study and volunteers to help us assure a positive outcome. Please join us in our quest – simply post a message on our "Contact Us" page or sign up for our newsletter and post your interest, or better yet register for an account and post your comments.
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Here is a a listing of Highland, CA concerts, events and tours in 2018 and major music artists touring throughout California in Highland twenty-eighteen. The concert dates in the City will consist of varies music acts to perform in over 1 venues; San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, located in the State of California.
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From your very first lesson, I will work with you to determine what specific goals you have so we can custom fit the methods, materials and keys to fulfilling them together. I have the patience and the enthusiasm to get you motivated if you bring the commitment.
My studio is in a safe, family-friendly & smoke-free environment and sessions will be comfortable, yet challenging.
Knowing from experience how "boring" it can be to learn solely from books, I combine technical work with fun time playing duets together, improvising, and exploring a wide variety of styles and genres of music.
Students will learn all the basics of drumming, and also spend time developing strong ensemble skills and strong background knowledge of style and repertoire.
I make a special effort to invest in each student's particular needs, utilizing a variety of tools such as supplemental workbooks, ear training, sight reading, note spelling, etc. as necessary.Each lesson will conclude with an assignments to work on throughout the week.Music theory sheets and technique exercises will also be included in the assignments.
I do strive for excellence and believe every student should work to be the best they can possibly be, while having fun doing so!
Born on January 1, 1995, in Manhattan, New York and raised in in Miami Florida, Cain spent his childhood in studios and venues. He watched as his parents played music entertaining thousands of people, "It was always exciting and everyone enjoyed themselves." Ever since Cain can remember, he has always loved playing the drums. There are many stories of when his parents would have to physically hide the drums just to get him to stop playing them.
As the years went by, Cain's love for the drums and music intensified. Because his parents are both musicians, he was constantly being exposed to a wide variety of music and musicians. When his father used to take him to his gigs or rehearsals, he would sit completely silent and become completely mesmerized by music alone. Watching and listening to musicians was his favorite thing to do just as video games or football was to other kids.
As a result Cain gained a valuable education from these experiences not to mention the vast world travel ... places like China, Australia, Europe and South America just to name a few. Cain began to take a special interest in world music styles such as Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Haitian as well as others more contemporary styles like Jazz and Rock. His many musical influences include Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, David Weckl, Dafnis Prieto, John Robinson as well as bands ranging from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tower of Power, and Batacumbele.
But perhaps the most influential people in his music career would have to be his parents, Jimmy Daniel and Marybeth DeSarle. They have provided him with the means as well as the support he needed to pursue his dream. "My Dad has taught me everything that I know and continues to help me along my musical career as well as my life, and my Mother gave me a place to develop as a musician and learn many of the most crucial musical lessons at a young age."
At 21, Cain has already had the privilege of sharing the stage with world renowned artists such as Eddy Francois, Boukan Ginen, Iko-Iko, Lita Ford, Joey Gilmore, Albert Castiglia and many others.
In 2014 Cain earned an impressive Full Tuition Scholarship to Berklee and had the opportunity studying with legendary musicians such as Terry Lynn Carrington, Dave DiCenso, Mark Walker, Eguie Castrillo, and John Ramsay to name a few.
Today, Cain is following in his Fathers foot steps and lives in Los Angeles pursuing a career in music. Only the future holds what this young man can accomplish!
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I'm excited to announce that The Mummy's Embrace is now available in print and eBook from Amazon.com as well as other retailers.
Skye Madison has been entrusted with settling her uncle's estate, a creepy Victorian mansion filled with macabre relics.
When two collectors become interested in the property, it seems too good to be true.
Skye soon discovers what's behind their sudden interest. The house contains a secret room, and not just any secret room, but one hiding an ancient burial tomb.
And a mummy who's not as dead as he first seems.
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Skye jerked awake sometime later, unsure what had startled her out a deep sleep. She couldn't tell how much time had passed, but it felt like hours. Her body felt stiff and sore from sleeping in one position. Every nerve leapt to attention. Her heart thundered like someone had crept up behind her and yelled Boo!
Gingerly, she sat up. Impenetrable blackness assaulted her senses. The atmosphere felt thick enough to touch. It took a moment to remember that she was in Uncle Max's house, had been asleep on his couch.
Though she couldn't see anything in the pitch blackness, she had the distinct impression that someone or something was watching her. The very air seemed to vibrate with its breath, as if it the night contracted and expanded with each inhale and exhale.
Darkness thick as velvet obscured her vision. She groped for the lamp at the end of the sofa. Her fingers found the switch. In the silence she heard a loud click and then nothing.
Warm breath stirred the little hairs on her neck.
Skye jumped to her feet. The wrap tangled around her legs, tripping her. She fell to her hands and knees on the old carpet. For a moment she had the sense of something bending over her, something stifling in the weight of its age. Her scream died into silence.
She shoved the wrap off her legs. Ignoring her stinging palms, she crawled across the carpet until she came to the far wall. Using her hand for guidance, she felt along the edge of the bookcase until the wall ended with the doorway. Her fingers found the light switch.
Bright light seared her eyes. She blinked back tears and looked around. The wrap lay on the floor where she'd kicked it. One of the pillows had tumbled down on top of it. But there was no one else in the room with her.
Skye drew in a shaky breath. The room seemed exactly as it had been when she'd gone to sleep.
"Stress," she muttered like that explained it all. Job stress, the strain of having to dispose of all Uncle Max's treasured things, the unnerving night spent in an old, long-vacant house.
She reached for her wrap, intent on finding another less spooky room to sleep in. But as she lifted the material a dark beetle crawled out from under it.
"Ew!" She backed up, her shoulders hitting the wall. No, not a beetle, she realized. A scarab. Probably something Uncle Max had germinated in his lab downstairs. Barefoot, she didn't want to step on it, didn't want to touch it any way. But she also didn't want to leave it to crawl about the house where it might be tempted to jump on her in her sleep again.
Grabbing one of the many books off Uncle Max's shelf, she tossed it in the beetle's direction. Grabbing her wrap, she shook it vigorously to dislodge any other unwanted visitors and fled the room.
*The Mummy's Embrace was previously published by Double Dragon Publishing under the title Mummy's The Word.
I'm excited to be included in the new anthology Horror Library, Volume 6 with my story The Night Truck.
The multiple Bram Stoker Award® nominated Horror Library anthology series is back!
Shepherded by new editor Eric J. Guignard -- himself a past Stoker winner -- Horror Library Volume 6 is imbued with a new level of literary energy and purpose. It features 27 brand new horror short stories, written by 27 different authors, including well-known pros and up-and-coming new talents.
As always, if you'd like a snapshot of where modern literary horror fiction is headed, you've found the right book.
Don't miss Horror Library Volume 6! The Librarian wants to see YOU.
Available in Paperback and eBook.
I'm happy to announce that new ebook and print editions of Guardian Angel, Fallen Angel and Dark Angel are now available.
Guardian Angel
Having worked her way up through the Heavenly ranks, Porsche's recently been promoted to Guardian Angel—and now she wishes she'd stayed back in Dream Central.
She's lost a soul. And not just any soul: the soul of handsome stockbroker, Alex Chalmers. With mankind's faith at an all-time low and Lucifer making a move to buy up a controlling interest in Heaven Inc., this could not have happened at a worse time.
Porsche's determined to battle every succubi, satyr and she-devil in Hades—and possibly a traitor in Heaven—if that's what it takes to get Chalmers' soul back.
Fallen Angel
When Porsche Winter sees a she-devil in a downtown bar, she knows it can only mean trouble of the worst kind. For this is not just any ordinary demon—it's Naamah, Lucifer's second-in-command.
At first Porsche assumes Naamah's visit is a coincidence. But when the Four Horsemen show up, Porsche realizes that the Apocalypse is imminent. Having been stripped of her angel powers and superior strength, defeating the Devil's forces isn't as easy as it used to be. Still Porsche is determined that Lucifer won't be getting a foothold on Earth—at least not in her town.
So it falls to Porsche, her handsome squeeze Alex Chalmers and bumbling matchmaker Cupid to save every soul on the planet.
Dark Angel
Having narrowly averted the Apocalypse, Porsche has a new position as a Guardian Angel on Earth. She's looking forward to Valentine's Day when her boyfriend Alex decides he wants to break up.
While at The Purgatory Bar, pondering the many changes in her life, Porsche meets a new man. Devlin seems perfect in every way. Could he be the perfect rebound fling—or is he maybe just a little too perfect?
In trying to uncover Devlin's true identity, Porsche is thrust back into the conflict between Heaven and Hell. But this time she intends to win—in war and love.
Also available in print and ebook editions from Amazon.com
I'm so pleased to be included in the anthology Group Hex Vol. 1 with my story "Miles To Go."
A big thank you to everyone who's been asking about the print edition of Dark Angel, the third book in my angel series.
I'm excited to announce that a print edition of Dark Angel is now available from Amazon.com.
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Meet Meg.
With more than seven years of experience in creative design, branding and typography, Meg has worked with numerous local companies and government agencies. Her background in fine art, specifically drawing, brings a uniquely artistic eye to all of her work. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Cleveland State University, and was named valedictorian of the CSU's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
She has earned American Graphic Design Awards in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016; and won the West Virginia Flash Animation Festival Award for Artistic Installation in 2009.
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Depression Karaki
One-day departure from Aktau to depression Karaki, the depth of the third largest in the world (the bottom of the dry salt lake Batyr -132m). The route crosses the basin from east to west and runs along its eastern edge. This route visits to several sites and panoramic descent to the bottom of the depression in the southern tip of the purpose of the inspection petrified fossils of fishes. Depression is a territory-Karaki Karakol zoological reserve of national importance.
Karagiye – a unique natural attraction in south-western Kazakhstan. Its name translates from the Kazakh language as "black depression." And while there is nothing black and is dominated by yellow and white colors, is one of the lowest places in the world – it reaches a depth of 132 meters below sea level. It is believed that once the depressions were in place Salt Lake Batir, but today there are virtually lifeless desert, surrounded by massive cliffs. Day trip to these places will allow you to see the beauty of the Kazakh desert, especially since they are only 50 km away from Aktau.
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A lot of people out there love summer. People like me. I love warm to hot climates. Your wardrobe is minimal, it feels good outside and feels better outside at night. Lots of friends and family events are always going on. Plus the beaches are always welcoming if you can get to one. The subtle breezes, lemonade, kids riding their bikes outside and sounds of neighborhood dogs barking are all part of a good summer time experience. The thing that makes summer also enjoyable is that it's peak grilling season. If you live in the south, we call that cook-outs. Sure grilling can be done when it's cold, but who wants grilled food that will get cold in 2 minutes. There's something about grilled food that is fascinating. Here is an example, grilled veggies taste better to me than other methods of cooking veggies. That's just my opinion. Well, since grilling is so awesome and for those of us that live in places where it gets cold, wouldn't it be great to bring the grilling indoors without the smoke?
Well now you can, with the All-Clad double burner grill pan. This All-Clad grill pan covers two burners which gives you the versatility to cook at two different temperatures. So you can cook the veggies and meats at the same time. The pan is big, but not overwhelming big to clean. I prefer to have more room than less when grilling, since many times you are grilling something that leaves the grill and goes directly to a plate and you start the process again immediately. The All-Clad grill pan also has raised edges like a mini fry pan to catch the spillage of liquids from whatever you are grilling. There are also two groves on opposite diagonal corners of the pan to pour out the liquids. The pan is non-stick and did a great job in that. None of the items I cooked (sliced squash, zucchini, bell peppers and steaks) stuck to the pan. I did notice however that oil doesn't work well on the pan. I poured about a teaspoon of olive oil on the pan and it just rolled into the gutters on the edge of the pan. Even without an oiled surface, the pan performed outstandingly. The steaks and veggies got great looking grill marks.
When all the cooking was said and done, the results where appreciated and the dreaded cleaning process was actually very easy. I don't think the pan is dishwasher safe on two accounts. First the pan is big and a slightly too heavy for a dishwasher rack and second, the detergent in the dishwasher may not be good for the finish on the pan. I personally hand washed it with a sponge and it was super easy. I must say, I do like the pan and think that I will start my grilling season a tad bit early this year. I definitely recommend it to seasonal and veteran grill masters out there.
So if you're looking for an alternative to cooking outdoors or would like to grill indoors, consider this double burner grill pan. MetroKitchen features many different types of All-Clad grill pans which are constructed to last and features a lifetime warranty from All-Clad.


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After a few years of living with and managing my illness, I learned that I am still me despite my diagnosis and am a valuable and unique human being. I'm not just a collection of symptoms in a textbook. I would remind my younger self to not get so wrapped up in his diagnosis and tell him that it's not the end of the world but also encourage him to learn from it and others who have it.
I'm here to tell you, you're not going insane- this is anxiety. It's very common and in the words of Tom Jones, it's not unusual. Contrary to what you may have thought before- anxiety is not just worrying.
Whilst telling your parents might feel like the last thing you want to do, it's important that you try. If you can't tell them, then you need to speak to someone that you trust, maybe a grandparent or other relative. Talking about your problems can help you to feel better and understand how you're feeling more clearly. Anxiety and depression can make you feel alone, but it's important to remember that you're not. Help is out there, and your parents will be able to offer you advice and guidance.
I've been coping better with self-hatred by envisioning my inner self as a beaten and maimed person who needs to be nurtured and healed.Now, when I feel a surge of negative emotions coming on I turn to the nearest empty chair or space and visualize my hurt self in that emptiness. In my mind, I ask if he is alright and if he needs anything. I treat him as a friend in need.
When I was in 5th grade, I suddenly became extremely aware of my appearance. It was a very abrupt realization. At eleven years old I was refusing to have my picture taken for the class photo, devastated that I was fat and ugly. Mirrors became my enemy.
Do you know what it's like to live your life never feeling normal? I do. I remember when I was young, no older than 6 or 7 years, and I threw up in the middle of the street while talking to a neighbor; a relative of mine hollered, "WHY CAN'T YOU BE NORMAL LIKE OTHER KIDS?" As I sat crying, wondering what exactly I could do to fix myself. I was a sickly child and no doctor or specialist could determine what was wrong), I began to feel less than adequate.
How did I get Here? Someone recently presented me with the question; "How did you get to where you are today? What made you realize you had to make a change?"Let me just say it wasn't easy, but I will make my best attempt at answering those questions and sharing my journey.
I am diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and struggle with intrusive thoughts. It's not necessarily that I need to keep things tidy as some people think. In fact, for me, it is much more an obsessive state of mind that revolves around the 'need' for things to be a certain way. My symptoms range from some simple things like a series of checks and actions that I have to do before I go to sleep every night to the need to keep all of the information that comes my way and protectively store it.
When you live with depression for a long time, there is no part of you that your depression doesn't touch. Like, there is no aspect of your life it leaves alone. It can affect your friendships, your romance, your family, your grades, your work, your money, your hobbies, your passion, your sleep, your weight, your hygiene, your other illnesses if you happen to have any, and so much more. It's everywhere, and it gets in everything. It runs through every hallway of your life and puts its hands all over everything it shouldn't.
Our community is fighting and it's a beautiful thing to see. From mental health statement selfies on Instagram to semicolon tattoos; more and more people who live with mental illness are sharing their stories on social media. If you check out #MentalHealthAwareness on social media, you'll see and feel a mixture of emotions: pride, sadness, motivation, and inspiration. People living with mental illness are doing more work than ever to change the perception of mental health. It's incredible.


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We finished up our decorating - come back tomorrow for the holiday decorations link-up with Momfessionals!
Roo and I stopped by The Royal Standard to pick up some Christmas presents.
One of Santa's reindeer stopped by the house
I got an awesome surprise when I won an Amazon giftcard from MK at the blog Outfit Posts!
Ari spent a rainy Saturday morning in pajamas and a tutu watching The Nutcracker.
Ballet dancing soon turned into ninja-ing.
A little cabin fever lead to classic rock karaoke!
We braved the rain to have a nice warm lunch at La Madeleine.
Getting her coloring on
I addressed our Christmas cards, finished up some decorating, and prepped for our upcoming Christmas party. I'm excited to go celebrate my birthday with dinner tonight at one of our favorites, Pappadeaux! Come back tomorrow for a holiday tour - see you soon!


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Partnering with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol guarantees brand recognition. I am excited about this opportunity and I am asking for your support for my PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes Campaign.
Slidell, LA (PRWEB) June 07, 2016
Sterling Global Products' "PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes" campaign received approval from Kickstarter. Robert "Bob" Delaney, Owner and CEO, Sterling Global Products described the campaign, "PAW Patrol Multipurpose Flushable Wipes will feature a unique hanging dispenser that will fit on most toilet paper holders with no tools required. They will be similar to our existing multipurpose flushable wipes products. The dispensers will be easily refilled with 42 count wipes packages. PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes will come with stickers and tattoos featuring the PAW Patrol characters to help with potty training and to reward positive behavior. This will be an excellent way to help your children develop healthy hygiene habits."
The flushable wipes are 100% biodegradable, all-natural, sewer- and septic-friendly and they disperse in under 3 minutes. Additionally, Bob said, "Partnering with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol guarantees brand recognition. I am excited about this opportunity and I am asking for your support for my PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes Campaign. The money will allow me to move forward with my agreement with Nickelodeon to use the PAW Patrol brand."
Updates on the Kickstarter campaign will be posted on Sterling Global Products' Facebook page, YouTube and Twitter along with their website: http://www.sterlingglobalproducts.com. To become a backer, please visit PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes.
PAW Patrol Flushable Wipes will be all-natural with aloe, biodegradable, eco-friendly, paraben-free, flushable and multi-purpose in use. The innovative dispenser will hang from most toilet paper holders and install in seconds with no hardware required. It will refill easily from a hanging position.
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Louisiana building contractor Robert Delaney, CEO, Sterling Global Products, invented Bob's Butt Wipes after noticing his construction crews were carrying baby wipes to the portable toilets on building sites. That unlikely situation resulted in his patented refillable hanging multipurpose flushable wipe dispenser with product lines for men, women and children. With a continued commitment to the leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible, the flushable wipes are sewer- and septic-friendly, biodegradable, eco-friendly, paraben-free, and all-natural with aloe. Additionally, they disperse in under three minutes. Sterling Global Products is dedicated to supporting causes that improve the health and well-being of children, those impacted by natural disasters, and military veterans.


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Sales Co-ordinator
Job added: 28 July 2015
Job Type : Permanent
Reference : SANDI_280715
Do you have excellent communications skills, displaying particular confidence on the telephone?
Are you organised, able to multitask effectively and use your initiative?
Is customer care a real passion of yours?
As part of the busy sales support team, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts is looking for an additional Sales Co-ordinator to help support our Area Sales Managers. Our customer service model at Sandicliffe Motor Contracts is very hands-on and the role of the Sales Co-ordinator is crucial in keeping our customers, new and current, happy.
Working directly with the Sales Support Manager, your main responsibility as Sales Co-ordinator will be to use the Sandicliffe Motor Contracts systems to produce accurate contract hire quotations in line with pricing policies agreed by the Managing Director and Sales Director.
The role also includes:
- Liaising and building relationships with dealer networks to establish vehicle availability
- Working in line with our internal Sales Administration team to order vehicles and arrange delivery
- Keeping customers informed of vehicle delivery status
- Pro-actively supporting the Area Sales Manager with their customer and prospect activity, following up quotations and helping to secure orders
- Taking customer service calls and helping with account management queries
- Keeping the company CRM and quotation systems up to date
Setting you off on the right foot
The role is based out of our head office in Long Eaton, Nottingham, where you will receive the necessary training and support from our experienced team. Although contract hire and leasing experience is not required, adequate experience in customer service is essential. Previous account management and sales experience could be advantageous in applying for this role.
You will also work closely with the Area Sales Managers you support to ensure you fully understand the business, and your unique position within it.
How To Apply
We try to keep our application process simple.
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Can I put a boy ball jointed doll head on a girl body?
I've seen many boy ball jointed dolls that I think would make really nice looking females. Is it possible that I can put the boy's head on the girl's body or would it not fit?
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Yes, you can. This is actually pretty common within the hobby. A lot of companies give you the option to buy the opposite gender body actually!
If the dolls are within the same size and company, there is a good chance it will fit. If they are from different companies, you may have to do research on hybrid-able bodies.
It honestly depends on the neck opening size. I would double check the neck circumference of both bodies before buying, just to be safe, or look up the hybrid you're looking to make to see if other have done it as well. i.e. "DollX on female body" or "DollX Girls"
Good luck!


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The Warehouse Restaurant Wine Tastings, 25 W. Cimarron St. $25/person. Tasting of six wines per person plus appetizers. Jan. 4, Italy. Call 475-8880 to RSVP.
Monster Truck Nationals, World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., 866/464-2626. $6.50-$19.50. Jan. 7, 1 p.m.; Jan. 8, 8 p.m.
Counter-Inaugural 2005, the Justice and Peace Commission is planning an event to say "Bush isn't going away and neither are we" on inauguration day. Thurs., Jan. 20. Call Dennis at 632-6189 if you are interesting in participating.
Holiday/ Winter Celebrations Christmas Carols to Benefit S-CAP, Hide n Seek, 512 W. Colorado Ave., 634-9303. Bruce and Rickey sing carols to raise money for the Southern Colorado AIDS Project. Every Wednesday in December, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 634-9303 for more.
Holiday Cabaret, CastAways, 107 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-3700. $33 dinner/show, $22 show only. A comedic look at life, love and the sordid truth a about holiday bliss. Runs Nov. 20-Dec. 31, buffet 5:30-7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
ElectriCritters Holiday Light Extravaganza, Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, 719/561-1452. $2-$4. Features specially designed sculptures, thousands of lights, live animals and displays and holiday music. Runs Dec. 17-23, 26-30, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gates close at 8 p.m.
2004 Holiday Extravaganza Revue, Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-5104. $24 dinner and show, $13 show only. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 29, Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays by reservation.
Traditions: A Holiday Musical, Impossible Playhouse, 1201 N. Main St., Pueblo. $5-$10. Runs Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 26, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Call 542-6969 for more.
Joyrides Santa Town, 5150 Edison Ave., 573-5500. $10 admission. A view into Santa's life with snowmen, reindeer, Christmas trees, candy and toys galore. Runs Dec. 17-24, call for times and info on discounts.
Rocky Mtn. Christmas in Old Colorado City, Candlelight Christmas Caroling on Dec. 17-18, 6-7 p.m. Call 475-0955 for more.
Brule, A Holiday Concert, World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., 866/464-2626. $27-$30. Featuring contemporary Native American music and dance. Fri., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble Concert, Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. Free. The ensemble performs Wintersong: A Celebration of the Season, including carols and traditional favorites. Fri., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Call 577-4192 for more.
Creative Endeavors Holiday Events, Hobby Lobby, 3989 Palmer Park Blvd. Santa's Little Elves Holiday Party for kids aged 1-12, includes crafts, coloring and prizes, Sat., Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday Ornaments & Keepsake Box, a mommy and me class, Dec. 13 and 20. Call 640-8244 to register.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., 520-SHOW. A Classical Christmas, Sat., Dec. 18, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m. A Century of Celebration: The Great American Musical Tradition, Fri., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa, Olive Branch Restaurant, 23 S. Tejon St., 475-1199. Free balloon animals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 18. Call for reservations.
Handel's Messiah, Mountain View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Rd., Woodland Park. The Woodland Park Community Singers perform, audience participation encouraged. Sun., Dec. 19, 3-5 p.m. Call 686-8860 for more.
Drumming Up the Sun on Winter Solstice Morning, Unity Church parking lot, 1945 Mesa Rd. Free. Bring drums, bells and warm clothes. Songs and sparklers provided. Tues., Dec. 21, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Call 575-0152 for more.
Home for the Holidays: Erik Bryan & Michael Stone, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583. $10-$12. In association with the Youth Rep Alumni. Tues., Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Shopping Evening, Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. Free. Free refreshments and gift wrapping, shop the gift shop from 6-8 p.m. Tues., Dec. 21. Call 686-1820 ext. 112 for more.
New Year's Eve Music Festival, City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. $15. Featuring eight bands including Dirt Map, Machine Gun Symphony, Step. Fri., Dec. 31. For more, call the Belle Starr Restaurant at 385-6598.


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TEMPE, Ariz. — Mike Trout may be a two-time American League Most Valuable Player Award winner and a five-time All-Star, but he's still looking for ways to improve his game.
The Angels' star center fielder arrived to Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday ahead of the club's first full-squad workout and said that one of his goals this season is to steal 40 bases. It's a threshold he hasn't reached since stealing 49 as a rookie in 2012.
"I want to maybe try to get 40," Trout said. "It's just goals you can set. You work hard in spring. You set your goals high and see if you can reach them."
Trout, 25, won his second career AL MVP Award last year after batting .315 with a .991 OPS, 29 home runs, 100 RBIs and 30 stolen bases over 159 games. He has now finished in the top two in the MVP race for five consecutive seasons, a nod to his reputation as the best player in baseball.
While Trout has been consistently excellent in his first five seasons with the Angels, the team has made just one playoff appearance over that span. That run ended with a three-game sweep at the hands of the Royals in the 2014 AL Division Series. In 2016, the Angels were decimated by injuries and finished fourth in the AL West with a 74-88 record.
"We want to win," Trout said. "It's not like we're going out there and trying not to win. The name of the game is staying healthy. When you have a bunch of pitchers go down, and guys in our lineup go down, we just couldn't put it all together. It's frustrating, for sure. You want to get to the playoffs."
Still, general manager Billy Eppler spent much of the offseason reshuffling the roster and building a solid cast of players around Trout in the hopes of putting the Angels back in position to contend. He acquired Danny Espinosa from the Nationals to play second base, Cameron Maybin from the Tigers to fill the vacancy in left field and Martin Maldonado from the Brewers to bolster defense behind the plate. He also signed infielder Luis Valbuena, outfielder Ben Revere and right-hander Jesse Chavez to free-agent contracts to improve the club's depth.
"I love Billy. He's great. He's just trying to do everything he can to help us improve," said Trout, who spent part of his morning introducing himself to his new teammates in the clubhouse. "Our mindset is to get to the playoffs and try to win a ring, obviously."
Trout said he was invited to play for the United States in the World Baseball Classic but declined to participate for "personal" reasons. He intends to follow the United States throughout the tournament though, and said he might take part "down the road."
Trout also debuted a new haircut, trading his usual close-cropped look for a longer fauxhawk.
"Some of my teammates were complaining that I had the same buzz cut since third grade," Trout said. "When [Jered] Weaver was here, he has long hair, obviously, and a couple other guys were growing it out. I was like, 'Hey, maybe I should try it.' [Fiancée] Jess [Cox] liked it, so I decided to keep it."
But that change will be about as drastic as it gets for Trout.
"Mike hasn't changed a bit from the first day he stepped up here on a Major League field," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He probably hasn't changed since he was in high school. We have a lot of guys here who have to come together, and that's part of it. That's him being Mike."
By Maria Guardado